CrackBerry Asks: Do you want themes on the BlackBerry PlayBook?

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As an avid theme fanatic I just can't imagine not having themes on my BlackBerry smartphone. I'm not kidding, I hesitated upgrading my device because I'd be giving up all the ones I accumulated over the years. Even though RIM has yet to release TB7 for BlackBerry OS7 devices (though that hasn't stopped developers thanks to the workaround), what about the BlackBerry PlayBook? Are there times you’ve picked up your tablet and wished there was a way to customize your experience and not see the same icons or layout day in and day out? For me it’s a no brainer, I want it now! I can only imagine what designs are brewing in the minds of all the theme developers out there just waiting to be unleashed.

So what do you say CrackBerry Nation, are you with me? Cast your vote in the poll above if you’d like to see them release Theme Studio for the BlackBerry Playbook and then drop a line in the comments below. BerryGlowDesigns already cast his vote and, to show it, designed the custom CrackBerry PlayBook wallpaper shown in the shot above. Feel free to head on over to his friends/wallpaper page and download yours today for FREE. For more amazing choices, be sure to check out the CrackBerry Wallpaper gallery.

Sure, there are more important things that need to be taken care of first in the development of this new OS for BlackBerry BUT a built in, *native* theming engine WITHOUT PLUGINS is an important thing to consider down the road as it would another distinguishing feature for the the new platform. If a lot of customizability continues to remain missing after another year or two, then I won't be very happy about staying with BB...

Yes, of course a lot of us like to see any additional function possible, being able to theme the PB is great not just because it would look great but also because of possible customizations that make it more convenient to use it, but I think a lot of us would agree that at this stage we would much rather see RIM get the basics done first and focus their effort on giving us a platform that has a smoother user experience and the basic functions that their platforms currently lack.

I don't care about themes in the usual way but I would like to see a Theme Builder for the Playbook.
The main reason I would like to see a Theme Builder for the Playbook is so I could manipulate the font size for the icons and some other elements.
I have poor eyesight. For the most part I have no problem with the Playbook but would like the ability to tweak it a bit.

I don't hold out much hope though. Considering OS7 has been out for quite some time and RIM doesn't feel the need to supply a Theme Builder for that. I am stuck with an OS6 phone until they do. I am not alone with this. Other people that enjoy themes are avoiding phone upgrades because of the lack of themes for OS7.

RIM hasn't done much when it comes to accessibility for the visually impaired.

The answer to the question is YES....I would love to see different themes come to the PlayBook. IMO, personalized BlackBerry devices is what makes BlackBerry's appealing. Changing wallpapers is nice, but I would also like to change clock location, color and size, change icons as well, there's alot I would like to have in a PlayBook "CUSTOM" theme.

I haven't upgraded my 9800 because the 9810 and 9900 don't have the themes I use and like. Themes made my 9800 one of the best phones for me. I would love to have themes on playbook once the playbook itself is stable and has more apps. If it was themes or a stable browser I pick the browser. I'm sick of it crashing at random.

The only problem I see is that badly written themes are well known to slow down a phone, make it unstable, and completely demolish battery life. Themes should have to pass some sort of sniff test prior to making it to App World.

Absolutely! This is one of the things that make BBs special, and the users are deserved to be allowed to personalize their devices.

However, if RIM really do that, please make it really sound and frustration-free, as there are too many cases where themes degrade the performance of BBs alot (also have to mention that some of the themes can cripple universal search for OS6, which is pretty bad...)

I've found very few themes that I like. With that said though, with how much more advanced the playbook is vs. my phone I can only imagine how beautiful they would be. I'd pay top dollar for a nice theme on my playbook.

I think the ability to re-skin a device is a great differentiator for BlackBerry. Mind you, I went through quite a few before I found one I was really happy with, but it's great to have that flexibility.

Customization is one of the few features where BlackBerry phones are clearly better than their IPhone or Android competitors. It should be in BB10 to.

I agree that the PB surely needs to be customizable. It's utterly moronic one can't change anything but icons position and wallpapers (even changing sounds and images in rooted devices was puny).

You got your iOS right (even though it's skinable after you jailbreak) but you are dead wrong about Android... or on BB being superior to any device out there in terms of customization.

Android devices are the most customizable still on market. Plenty of complete shell replacements. Each manufacturer does their own shell for crying out loud (HTC Sense, Samsung Touchwiz, Motorola Blur, SE Panels...). Also plenty of 3rd party shell enhancers (take SPB Mobile shell for one).

Yeah i would like to see some awesome themes like Win 8 or Mac....or maybe something fancy.
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